On Sept. 3 at 1:45 p.m., Forest Ranger Horn responded to Rocky Mountain for a report of an unattended campfire that spread to duff near the summit. The small fire was a three-to-four-mile hike into a remote, trailless peak. The following day, Rangers Martin and Stratton joined the efforts and determined the fire was 20 feet by 20 feet. Rangers removed hazardous trees from the fire area and used hand tools to expose underground heat in preparation for nighttime precipitation. Despite the rain, the fire grew to 20 feet by 30 feet. On Sept. 8, New York State Police Aviation was called in to assist with bucket drops. Fire crews eliminated all heat and smoke. The fire is now in patrol status and Rangers are monitoring.
